books

So many books to read or listen to. It seems lists are made for just about everything. To add to that list, Esquire asked "eight female literary powerhouses" to put together a list of books to read. Here is a partial list of the 80-some suggested and a link just in case you want to do some light reading...

I felt like it took months to read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. I truly had a hard time. When I told my husband that, his advice was to give it a chance. The book that I have has about four parts to it. It explains how the story came about to be written, which was pretty interesting...

So, I was looking forward to the new book by Harper Lee Go Set A Watchman.  To tell the truth, I was disappointed. I read another local review, then I didn't feel so bad. I was confused thinking "Why didn't I like it?" In a way, the book didn't flow very well...

Whether it's raining or sunny, include the library in summer plans for the kids. Numerous events each week in Owatonna and Blooming Prairie. Generally, preregistration is not necessary.

Sports author Bob Showers grew up in Iowa but fell in love with the Minnesota Twins during their time at Met Stadium. He was in Owatonna on Thursday to share stories from his book.

Author Bob Showers will be in Owatonna on Thursday to make a presentation on his book, The Twins at the Met. The historical society will host this at 7PM at the History Center on June 11.

The Owatonna Public Library hosted a local author event on Monday. An award-winning movie will be shown Thursday as part of the Indie and World Films series.

Former Owatonna People's Press sports editor Derek Sullivan will read some passages from his first book, Biggie, Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Owatonna Public Library.

February is Library Lovers Month. March is National Reading Month. As a quote from the movie "NeverEnding Story II" says, "Ahh, but have you ever read a book twice? Books change each time you read them." Now that movie isn't as good as the first, but that line is very true...

Seven local celebrity readers will be featured in the Kiwanis Club of Owatonna’s “Read Around the World” event 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Owatonna Public Library. The event is designed for preschool to third-graders and will feature a free book giveaway and milk and cookies...